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Best Easy Banana Cream Pie

A creamy and dreamy banana cream pie with a luscious custard filling, fresh bananas, and fluffy whipped cream, all nestled in a buttery crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pie
  • 1 pre-made pie crust 1 pre-made pie crust (store-bought or homemade) Follow package instructions for pre-baking if using store-bought.
  • 1/2 cup 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups 2 cups whole milk
  • 3 large 3 large eggs (beaten) Beaten before adding to the mixture.
  • 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 2 ripe bananas (sliced)
  • 1 cup 1 cup whipped cream For topping, can use store-bought or homemade.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. If using a store-bought crust, follow the package instructions for pre-baking.
  2. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, and salt.
  3. Gradually whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly.
  4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Slowly add about a cup of the hot milk mixture to the eggs, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.
  5. Stir the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk mixture. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla extract until melted and combined.
  7. In the cooled pie crust, layer the sliced bananas evenly on the bottom. Pour the custard mixture over the bananas, ensuring they are well covered.
  8. Allow the pie to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until set.
  9. Just before serving, generously top the pie with whipped cream and garnish with extra banana slices or chocolate shavings if desired.

Notes

Substitution Pro Tips: Use margarine if out of butter. For a non-dairy twist, use almond or coconut milk. Timing is key when adding whipped cream; add it just before serving.